Sweden Defence News

Homeland Security Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

At the Doorstep of NATO, Sweden Enacted New anti-terror Law

02 Jun, 09:56
2 min read

Last month's Swedish parliament anti-terror measure took effect. It was one of Türkiye’s primary conditions for Sweden’s NATO membership.

Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Biden’s F-16 Condition: Sweden Joins NATO

30 May, 10:09
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U.S. President Biden calls Turkish counterpart Erdoğan following re-election to allow Sweden to join NATO in return for getting F-16 fighters.

Air Sensors E/W

Poland to Goes for Saab’s GlobalEye

23 May, 17:32
1 min read

Boosting its defence capacity constantly, Poland targets owning an AEW&C aircraft. Poland goes for Saab’s GlobalEye for AEW&C.

Air Investment

Saab and Embraer Inaugurate the Gripen E Production

11 May, 15:35
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Saab and Embraer are inaugurating the final assembly line of the Gripen E Fighter Jet at Embraer's plant in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo State.

Navy / Maritime E/W

Saab delivered the SIGINT Artemis to the Swedish FMV

30 Apr, 11:03
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Saab announced it delivered a new intelligence-gathering vessel, HSwMS Artemis, to the Swedish Defence Materials Administration (FMV).

Country

Global Military Expenditure Increases, Turkiye’s Decreases

25 Apr, 14:37
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SIPRI estimates an increase of 3.7 per cent in global military expenditure in real terms in 2022, reaching $2240 billion. Türkiye’s decreased 26 per cent.

Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software

Sweden Holds Military Exercise: Aurora-23

21 Apr, 11:01
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The largest international military exercise in 25 years, codenamed “Aurora-23”, started in Sweden on Monday.

Air Expo and Air Show

Brazil may Add Saab’s F-39E/F Gripen Fighter Jets to FAB

20 Apr, 21:29
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Brazil will likely add Gripen fighter jets from Saab, according to Brazil’s Defence Minister José Múcio speaking at the LAAD.

Ammunition Weapon / Missile

Saab Signs Ground Combat Framework Agreements with NSPA

15 Apr, 18:53
1 min read

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has signed framework agreements with Saab for the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon system and the AT4 anti-armour weapon.

Weapon / Missile Sensors

Saab Wins $770 Million Order for RBS 70 NG and Giraffe Radar

28 Feb, 02:19
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Saab signed a framework agreement with an undisclosed Western country and received orders for around SEK 8 billion, with deliveries scheduled for 2023-2026.

Air E/W Sensors

NSPA Requests Information About Saab GlobalEye

25 Feb, 12:55
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NATO Support and Procurement Agency has conducted an RFI regarding Saab's GlobalEye aircraft as a new surveillance platform.

Weapon / Missile

Akeron Fist for CV90

30 Jan, 18:46
1 min read

The BAE Systems successfully integrated Akeron tactical combat missiles into the CV90 fighting vehicle. Studies are completed in cooperation with MBDA.